Novel compositions combining hemp derivatives and at least one peptide and use thereof

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to an association comprising or consisting of a mixture of cannabidiol or cannahigerol and palinitoyl tripeptide-8, and to the use thereof for treating or soothing sensitive and/or reactive skins or as an after-sun ointment for soothing solar erythema.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to new compositions combining hempderivatives and at least one peptide and their use in cosmetics, as wellas their pharmaceutical use , in particular in dermatology, inparticular for the treatment of irritation of sensitive skins andactinide erythema or “sunburns”.

STATE OF THE PRIOR ART

The skin is a vital organ in its own right which can become very fragilewhen it is subjected to external aggressions such as environmentalstresses. There are very sensitive skins prone to inflammation in a moreor less chronic way and without necessarily having been subjected toexternal aggressions. The symptoms of sensitive skins are more or lessdiffuse and localized redness, itching, tightness and sometimeslocalized swelling. These feelings of discomfort can be due to externalaggressions such as UV rays or to internal factors. In all cases, theymanifest themselves in the form of micro-inflammation or revealedinflammation.

Skin inflammation caused by external aggressions is the cause of skinsensitization. It is a complex phenomenon. Indeed, neurogenic skininflammation is defined as the induction and/or amplification of aprimary inflammatory process by the nerve endings, thus it is aninflammation of the skin induced by the activation of intra-epidermalnerve fibers which secrete neuropeptides such as substance P. Neurogeniccutaneous inflammation is involved in sensitive skins, reactiveintolerant skins and even pruriginous inflammatory dermatoses. Pruritusis defined as a sensation that causes the need to scratch. Research hasrevealed specific receptors; these pruriceptors secrete neuropeptides:substance P, the “calcitonin gene related peptide” called CGRP and the“vasoactive intestinal peptide” called VIP. The role of proteases in theinduction of pruritus has also been established; their PAR-2 receptorhas been defined as the second pathway of pruritus activation (Misery etal. Nat.Rev. Neurol 10, 408-416, 2014). Thus, when the tolerancethreshold is exceeded, the activated keratinocytes locally initiate theinflammatory response via the initial release of pro-inflammatorymediators such as interleukins 1α (IL 1-α) and 6 (IL 6), neurokininssuch as the growth factor NGF (“Nerve Growth Factor”), and TNFα. Therelease of IL1α induces an immediate cellular reaction, activation ofenzymes forming lipid mediators of inflammation, leukotrienes andprostaglandins. In addition to this inflammatory reaction, there is aneurogenic mechanism of skin sensitivity involving the sensory nerves ofthe epidermis. The release of NGF by the keratinocytes will cause anoverexpression of the neuronal receptor TRPV1 (“Transient ReceptorPotential Vanilloid 1”) which is a pain receptor.

One of the main factors of aggression of the skin is considered to bethe UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays of the sun. UVB rays reaching thesurface of the skin can cause, along with tanning, burns and signs ofaging. UVA rays can penetrate deeper into the skin, causing the releaseof free radicals, causing DNA changes. Thus UV rays have a pro-oxidanteffect. UV exposure causes significant damage to the skin and hasdeleterious short and long terms consequences. In the short term,exposure of the skin to significant doses of UV is responsible for“sunburn”.

“Sunburn” or erythema induced by solar radiation, or actinic erythema,clinically corresponds to histological characteristics marked by thepresence of dyskeratotic cells or “sunburn cells”, corresponding tokeratinocytes in apoptosis. Actinic erythema is mainly linked to UVB butalso to the action of UVA.

The consequences of UV-induced erythema are multiple, involving DNAdamage, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a set ofinflammatory mediators.

Thus, to effectively fight against “sunburn”, a product must present anaction against inflammation mediators, activated oxygen species andrepair DNA damage.

Thus, to be effective against inflammation of the skin, sensitive skinsor erythema induced by solar irradiation, a skin treatment must act onseveral factors, including the limitation of the amplification of theinflammation, and the action on neurogenic inflammation.

It is known that skin cells have neurotransmitter receptors allowingthem to modulate all the properties of the skin such as cell growth,production of inflammatory mediators, immunity or vasodilation.

The nervous system of the skin has in particular numerous cannabinoidreceptors.

Among more than sixty known plant cannabinoids, cannabidiol (CBD) or2-R1R,6R)-6-isopropenyl-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl1-5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol,is the second most abundant cannabinoid in hemp. Cannabidiol can beextracted from several varieties of hemp, including Cannabis sativa,indica, and ruderalis. In particular, it can be extracted pure fromgenetically modified hemp plants or synthesized in the laboratory.

Its structure is shown below.

It is a lipophilic substance, it does not exhibit a psychoactive effect.

Cannabidiol CBD shows potential in reducing the inflammatory response ofthe skin. Indeed, studies have shown that it has anti-inflammatory(Burstein S., Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, Vol 23, 2015, p1377-1385) and antioxidant properties (Booz G. W.; Free Radical Biologyand Medicine, Vol 51), September 2011, p 1054-1061). Cannabigerol (CBG)is another cannabinoid, present in low content, around 1%, in hemp. Itsstructure is shown below.

Thus, cannabidiol and cannabigerol help relieve skin conditions such asinflammation, itching, pruritus. Other substances such as biomimeticpeptides can have an effect on the nervous system of the skin. Indeed,biomimetic peptides mimic the action of natural peptides, while beingbiocompatible.

Among the biomimetic peptides derived from a neurotransmitter withanti-inflammatory properties, one can cite palmitoyl tripeptide-8.

The “palmitoyl tripeptide-8” or (L-Argininamide,N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-L-histidyl-D-phenylalanyl) is a tripeptide ofsequence “Palm-His-(D)Phe-Arg-NH₂” in which “Palm” represents theradical corresponding to palmitic acid. The structure of the molecule,whose CAS number is [936544-53-5] is shown below. It can be obtainedaccording to the method described in application FR 2 870 243.

Technical Problem

There is a need for compositions making it possible to treat and sootheinflammatory reactions of the skin.

One of the aims of the invention is to propose compositions making itpossible to treat and soothe the inflammations of sensitive skins, theinflammatory component of which is revealed.

Another aim of the invention is to provide compositions for treating andsoothing erythema induced by solar irradiation or “sunburn”.

Another aim of the invention is to provide compositions, in particulartopical, for soothing and treating inflammation based on naturalproducts, including for example plant extracts, and/or based onbiomimetic products, inspired by nature.

One of the aims of the invention is to propose topical compositionscapable of being used as a soothing after-sun on healthy skins.

INVENTION

Surprisingly, the Inventors have discovered that the association ofcannabidiol or cannabigerol, and palmitoyl-tripeptide-8 turns out topresent a synergy between the substances resulting in remarkablesoothing properties.

Indeed, the association of cannabidiol and palmitoyl-tripeptide-8exhibits a synergistic anti-inflammatory activity in conjunction with areduction in cytotoxicity.

A first object of the present invention is an association comprising orconsisting of a mixture of cannabidiol or cannabigerol and palmitoyltripeptide 8.

The association according to the present invention is a mixture of anatural substance and a biomimetic peptide. More specifically, thepresent invention is a mixture of a particular cannabinoid, cannabidiolor cannabigerol, and a palmitoyl tripeptide with particular N-terminalend, palmitoyl tripeptide 8.

According to another particular embodiment, the cannabidiol orcannabigerol used is of natural origin and comes in particular fromplant extracts of different varieties of hemp, in particular Cannabissativa, indica or ruderalis.

According to another particular embodiment, the cannabidiol orcannabigerol used is isolated by methods known to those skilled in theart, for example comprising the collection of plant materials,extraction and purification.

According to another particular embodiment, cannabidiol or cannabigerolis synthesized by methods known to those skilled in the art. Accordingto another particular embodiment, the cannabidiol or cannabigerol usedcomes from hemp extracts containing less than 0.2% THC.

According to another particular embodiment, the cannabidiol orcannabigerol used comes from plants or extracts in accordance with thenational laws in force.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to an association comprising or consisting of a mixture ofcannabidiol or cannabigerol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8, in particular ofa mixture of:

-   -   cannabidiol or cannabigerol,    -   palmitoyl tripeptide-8,    -   butylene glycol,    -   dextran,    -   and water.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to an association comprising or consisting of a mixture ofcannabidiol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8, in particular of a mixture of:

-   -   cannabidiol,    -   palmitoyl tripeptide-8,    -   butylene glycol,    -   dextran,    -   and water.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to an association comprising or consisting of a mixture ofcannabigerol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8, in particular of a mixture of:

-   -   cannabigerol,    -   palmitoyl tripeptide-8,    -   butylene glycol,    -   dextran,    -   and water.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to an association comprising or consisting of a mixture ofcannabidiol, cannabigerol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8, in particular amixture of:

-   -   cannabidiol,    -   cannabigerol,    -   palmitoyl tripeptide-8,    -   butylene glycol,    -   dextran,    -   and water.

Butylene glycol or butane-1,3-diol is known to be used in cosmetics as ahumectant in skin care. It prevents the product from drying out andmakes the formulation more resistant to humidity.

Dextran is a branched polymer of dextrose. In the cosmetic field, thelatter has the function of being a fixing agent and a thickener.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 is commercially available in a form that can beused in the context of the present invention. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 isin particular marketed under the trade name of Neutrazen™ by the companyLucas Meyer. Neutrazen™ (INCI name: Water (and) Butylene Glycol (and)Dextran (and) Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8) is a solution of palmitoyltripeptide-8 in a mixture of butylene glycol, dextran and water.

The use of the said commercial product Neutrazen™ therefore leads to anassociation comprising dextran and butylene glycol.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, in which:

-   -   the cannabidiol or cannabigerol is present in an amount of 0.01%        to 5%, preferably 0.25% to 1% by weight percent    -   the palmitoyl tripeptide-8 is present in an amount of 2 ppm to        20 ppm, preferably 4 ppm to 10 ppm by weight.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, in which:

-   -   the cannabidiol is present in an amount of 0.01% to 5%,        preferably of 0.25% to 1% by weight percent    -   the palmitoyl tripeptide-8 is present in an amount of 2 ppm to        20 ppm, preferably 4 ppm to 10 ppm by weight.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, in which:

-   -   the cannabigerol is present in an amount of 0.01% to 5%,        preferably of 0.25% to 1% by weight percent    -   the palmitoyl tripeptide-8 is present in an amount of 2 ppm to        20 ppm, preferably 4 ppm to 10 ppm by weight.

Below 0.01%, the effect of cannabidiol or cannabigerol is insufficient.Beyond 5%, the price of the raw material does not allow the marketing ofa profitable product.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to an association as defined above, in which the cannabidiol orcannabigerol is in an amount of 0.01% to 5%, preferably from 0.25% to 1%in percentage by weight relative to the total weight.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to an association as defined above, in which the cannabidiol isin an amount of 0.01% to 5%, preferably of 0.25% to 1% in percentage byweight relative to total weight.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to an association as defined above, in which the cannabigerol isin an amount of 0.01% to 5%, preferably of 0.25% to 1% in percentage byweight relative to total weight.

The term “from 0.01 to 5%” also means the following ranges: from 0.01 to0.025%; from 0.025 to 0.05%; from 0.05 to 0.1%; from 0.1 to 0.5%; from0.5 to 1.0%; from 1.0 to 1.5%; from 1.5 to 2.0%; from 2.0 to 2.5%; from2.5 to 3.0%; from 3.0 to 3.5%; from 3.5 to 4.0%; from 4.0 to 4.5%; from4.5 to 5.0%; and in particular about 0.5%.

The term “from 0.25 to 1%” also means the following ranges: from 0.25 to0.50%; from 0.5 to 0.75%; from 0.75 to 1.0%; and in particular about0.50%.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to an association as defined above, in which the palmitoyltripeptide-8 is present in an amount of 2 ppm to 20 ppm, preferably of 4ppm to 10 ppm by weight.

The term “from 2 ppm to 20 ppm” of palmitoyl tripeptide-8 also means thefollowing ranges: from 2 ppm to 5 ppm; from 5 ppm to 10 ppm; from 10 ppmto 15 ppm; from 15 ppm to 20 ppm; and in particular about 10 ppm.

The term “from 4 ppm to 10 ppm” of palmitoyl tripeptide-8 also means thefollowing ranges: from 4 ppm to 6 ppm; from 6 ppm to 8 ppm; from 8 ppmto 10 ppm.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising:

-   -   from 10 mg to 5.0 g of cannabidiol or cannabigerol, preferably        from 250 mg to 1 g,    -   from 0.01% to 5.0% of a Neutrazen™ solution, preferably from        1.0% to 2.5%.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising:

-   -   from 10 mg to 5.0 g of cannabidiol, preferably from 250 mg to 1        g,    -   from 0.01% to 5.0% of a Neutrazen™ solution, preferably from        1.0% to 2.5%.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising:

-   -   from 10 mg to 5.0 g of cannabigerol, preferably from 250 mg to 1        g,    -   from 0.01% to 5.0% of a Neutrazen™ solution, preferably from        1.0% to 2.5%.

The term “from 10 mg to 5 g” means the following ranges: from 10 to 25mg; from 25 to 50 mg; from 50 to 100 mg; from 100 to 500 mg; from 500 mgto 1.0 g; from 1.0 to 1.5 g; from 1.5 to 2.0 g; from 2.0 to 2.5 g; from2.5 to 3.0 g; from 3.0 to 3.5 g; from 3.5 to 4.0 g; from 4.0 to 4.5 g;from 4.5 to 5.0 g; in particular about 1.0 g.

The term “from 250 mg to 1 g” also means the following ranges: from 250to 400 mg; from 400 to 600 mg; from 600 to 800 mg; from 800 to 1.0 g; inparticular about 500 mg.

The Neutrazen™ product from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is advantageously usedin an amount comprised from 0.01% to 5.0%, as a percentage by weightrelative to the total weight, or from 0.01 to 0.025%; from 0.025 to0.05%; from 0.05 to 0.1%; from 0.1 to 0.25%; from 0.25 to 0.5%; from 0.5to 1.0%; from 1.0 to 1.5%; from 1.5 to 2.0%; from 2.0 to 2.5%; from 2.5to 3.0%; from 3.0 to 3.5%; from 3.5 to 4.0%; from 4.0 to 4.5%; from 4.5to 5.0%; and in particular about 2.5%.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising at least oneother substance having a soothing effect on the skin.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, said substance having asoothing effect on the skin being chosen from acetyl hexapeptide-1, anoil containing α-linolenic or a natural extract of Tasmannia Lanceolata.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, further comprising acetylhexapeptide-1.

“Acetyl hexapeptide-1” is a hexapeptide of the sequence“Ac-Nle-Ala-His-(D)Phe-Arg-Trp-NH₂”. It is a biomimetic peptide (FR2835528) of α-MSH. The structure of the molecule, whose CAS number is[448944-47-6], is shown above.

According to a particular embodiment, the acetyl hexapeptide-1 ispresent in an amount of 2 ppm to 10 ppm.

The term “from 2 ppm to 10 ppm” of acetyl hexapeptide-1 means thefollowing ranges: from 2 ppm to 4 ppm; from 4 ppm to 6 ppm; from 6 ppmto 8 ppm; from 8 ppm to 10 ppm.

Acetyl hexapeptide-1 is marketed as Melitane™ (INCI name: Glycerin (and)Water (and) Dextran (and) Acetyl Hexapeptide-1). Melitane™ from LucasMeyer Cosmetics is a solution of acetyl hexapeptide-1 in a mixture ofglycerin, dextran and water.

The Melitane™ product from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is advantageously usedin an amount comprised from 0.5% to 5.0%, as a percentage by weightrelative to the total weight, or from 0.5 to 1.0%; from 1.0 to 2.0%;from 2.0 to 3.0%; from 3.0 to 4.0%; from 4.0 to 5.0%; and in particularabout 0.5%.

Acetyl hexapeptide-1 can come in hydrophilic or lipophilic versions. Inoily form, it is also marketed under the name MelinOil™ (INCI name:Isopropyl Palmitate (and) Lecithin (and) Water (and) AcetylHexapeptide-1) by the company Lucas Meyer Cosmetics.

The MelinOil™ product from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is advantageously usedin an amount comprised from 0.5% to 5.0%, as a percentage by weightrelative to the total weight, or from 0.5 to 1.0%; from 1.0 to 2.0%;from 2.0 to 3.0%; from 3.0 to 4.0%; from 4.0 to 5.0%.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising at least oneoil containing α-linolenic acid.

α-linolenic acid (ALA) is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid. It is acarboxylic acid with a chain of 18 carbon atoms and three cis doublebonds; the first of the double bonds is positioned on the third carbonatom counted from the end of the chain, noted ω. It is the main omega-3fatty acid. Oils containing omega-3 also contain omega-6 that competewith omega-3 at the cellular level due to their opposed physiologicaleffects.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising at least oneoil containing a high level of α-linolenic acid.

By “high level of α-linolenic acid”, is meant within the meaning of thepresent invention, an oil containing at least 33% by weight, preferablyfrom 33% to 66% by weight, of α-linolenic acid with respect to the totalfatty acids of the oil.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising at least oneoil containing α-linolenic acid with an omega-3/omega-6 ratio of 0.20 to1.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising at least oneoil containing α-linolenic acid with an α-linolenic acid content of 33%to 66% relative to the total fatty acids in the oil and with anomega-3/omega-6 ratio of 0.20 to 1.0.

According to a particular embodiment, the oil containing α-linolenicacid is a vegetable oil.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising at least oneoil containing α-linolenic acid chosen from Perilla oil, linseed oil,camelina oil, Inca Inchi oil, chia oil, Rosehip oil from Chile ormixtures thereof.

Rosehip oil from Chile can be extracted from the seeds of the fruit ofthe rosebush, advantageously according to the process consisting inextracting the oil by cold pressing.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association as defined above, comprising a naturalextract of Tasmannia Lanceolata.

Tasmannia lanceolata (also known as Drimys aromatica or Drimyslanceolata, and commonly known as Tasmanian pepper or mountain pepper)is a wild plant of the Winferaceae family, native to northern Tasmania.Tazman Pepper™ (INCI name—Glycerin (and) Water (and) TasmanniaLanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract) is marketed by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics.

Tazman Pepper™ is an extract of fruits and leaves from TasmanniaLanceolata in a mixture of glycerin and water and can be advantageouslyused in the context of the present invention.

According to a particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is an association according to the invention, furthercomprising acetyl hexapeptide-1, in particular from 2 ppm to 10 ppm,and/or comprising at least one oil containing α-linolenic acids,

-   -   in particular chosen from Perilla oil, linseed oil, camelina        oil, Inca Inchi oil, Chia oil and Chilean rosehip oil,    -   in particular with an α-linolenic acid content of 33% to 66%        relative to the total fatty acids of the oil and with an        omega-3/omega-6 ratio of 0.20 to 1.0;    -   and/or comprising a natural extract of Tasmannia Lanceolata.

Another object of the present invention is the use of an association asdefined above, as a cosmetic composition.

By “cosmetic composition” is meant any composition for cosmeticpurposes, in particular a composition that can be brought into contactwith the surface parts of the human body, the skin, in particular theepidermis, the mucous membranes and the scalp.

Within the meaning of the present invention, the term “cosmeticcomposition” is meant a non-pharmaceutical composition, that is to saywhich does not require therapeutic treatment, that is to say intendedfor any zone of healthy skin.

By “healthy skin” is meant an area of skin to which the association orcomposition according to the invention is applied, said to be“non-pathological” by a dermatologist, that is to say not showing anyinfection, disease, or sores or injuries and/or other dermatoses.

Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmeticcomposition, comprising an association as defined above, in acosmetically acceptable medium.

By “a cosmetically acceptable medium”, is meant within the meaning ofthe invention a medium compatible with use in cosmetics.

According to a particular embodiment, the present invention relates to acosmetic composition, comprising an association as defined above, saidcomposition comprising at least one other ingredient. Said ingredient ischosen in particular from moisturizing agents, chemical filters, sunfilters, in particular UV A filters, inorganic mineral sun filters, inparticular titanium dioxide, thermal waters, in particular Treignac®water.

Among the “hydrating agents”, mention may be made, by way of example, ofsodium lactate, polyols, in particular glycerin, propylene glycol,butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol, dipropylene glycol,diethylene glycol mannitol and amino acids, caprylic/caprictriglyceride, or a mixture of these agents.

As examples of sun filters that can be combined with the composition ofthe present invention as defined above, mention can be made of all thoseappearing in the modified cosmetics directive 76/768/EEC, as appendixVII.

Examples of “Chemical Filters” Include:

-   -   anthranilates, such as menthyl anthranilate,    -   benzophenones, such as benzophenone-2 (oxybenzone),        benzophenone-4 (Uvinul® MS40 (INCI: benzophenone-4))    -   benzylidene-camphors, such as 4-methylbenzylidene camphor        (Eusolex® 6300 (INCI: Methylbenzylidene Camphor)),    -   benzimidazoles, such as benzimidazilate (Neo Heliopan® AP (INCI:        Disodium Phenyl Bidenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate)), or        phenylbenzimidazole sulphonic acid (Eusolex® 232 (INCI:        Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid)).    -   benzotriazoles, such as methylene        bis-benzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb® M (INCI:        Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)),    -   cinnamates, such as ethocrylene (Uvinul® N35),        octylmethoxycinnamate (Parsol® MCX(INCI: Ethylhexyl        Methoxycinnamate), or octocrylene (Uvinul® 539 (INCI:        Octocrylene)),    -   dibenzoylmethanes, such as butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane        (Parsol® 1789 (INCI: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane)),    -   imidazolines, such as ethylhexyl dimethoxybenzylidene        dioxoimidazoline,    -   PABAs, such as diethylhexylbutamido-triazone (Uvasorb® HEB        (INCI: Diethylhexyl butamido triazone)), ethylhexyltriazone        (Uvinul® T150 (INCI: Ethylhexyl Triazone), or ethyl PABA        (benzocaine),    -   salicylates, such as dipropylene glycol salicylate, ethylhexyl        salicylate, homosalate, or TEA salicylate,    -   triazines, such as anisotriazine (Tinosorb® (INCI:        Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl Triazine)),        or a mixture of these filters.

Among the “inorganic filters”, also called “mineral screens”, which canbe associated with the formulation for topical use which is the subjectof the present invention, mention may be made of titanium oxides such asTiO₂, zinc oxides such as ZnO, cerium oxide, zirconium oxide, yellow,red or black iron oxides, chromium oxides, or a mixture of thesefilters. These mineral screens may or may not be micronized, may or maynot have undergone surface treatments and may optionally be presented inthe form of aqueous or oily pre-dispersions.

The composition of the present invention may also contain otheradjuvants and excipients usual in the cosmetic fields, such as cosmeticoils, in particular oils containing antioxidants, preservatives,emulsifiers, hydrophilic or lipophilic gelling agents, hydrophilicactive ingredients or lipophilic.

The term “cosmetic oils” refers to oils compatible with cosmetic use.

The “cosmetic oils” according to the present invention may be, or maycontain, by way of example:

-   -   triglyceride-based vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, sesame        oil, rapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, calophyllum oil, palm oil,        avocado oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, castor oil or cereal germ        oils such as wheat germ oil, apricot oil,    -   fatty acids such as α-linolenic acid, or containing α-linolenic        acid,    -   esters of fatty acids and alcohols or polyols such as isopropyl,        butyl or cetyl myristates, isopropyl, butyl or ethyl-2-hexyl        palmitates, isopropyl, butyl, octyl, hexadecyl or isocetyl        stearates, decyl oleate, hexyl laurate, esters derived from        lanolic acid such as isopropyl or isocetyl lanolates,        isononanoate isononyl, diisopropyl adipate, propylene glycol        dicaprylate, glycol or glycerol octanoates and decanoates as        well as cetyl ricinoleate,        or a mixture of these oils.

As “antioxidants”, we can cite, for example, tocopherol (vitamin E) orascorbic acid (vitamin C).

As “preservatives”, mention may be made, for example, of benzalkoniumchloride, phenoxyethanol, or sorbic acid.

As “emulsifiers”, mention may be made, for example, of polyol fatty acidesters, for example glyceryl stearate, PEG-40 stearate, sorbitantristearate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan stearates (Tween®-60 (INCI:Polysorbate 60) or Tween®-20 (INCI: Polysorbate 20)), ceteareth-20(ethoxylated) (INCI: Ceteareth-20), cetyl alcohol.

As “hydrophilic gelling agent”, mention may be made, for example, ofcarboxyvinyl polymers, acrylic copolymers, polysaccharides, naturalgums, such as xanthan gum, clays, Sepigel™ 305 (INCI: Polyacrylamide(AND) C13-14 Isoparaffin (AND) Laureth-7).

As a “lipophilic gelling agent” mention may be made of hydrophobicsilica.

Said adjuvants and other active principles can be present in thecomposition in amounts conventionally used in cosmetics, in particularfrom 0.01 to 20% in percentage by weight relative to the total weight ofthe composition.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to a cosmetic composition as defined above, said cosmeticcomposition being formulated for topical application.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to a cosmetic composition as defined above, said compositionbeing in the form of an emulsion, a cream, a gel, a dispersion, a serum,foam, body milk or anhydrous balm.

An emulsion according to the present invention can be an oil-in-wateremulsion, or a water-in-oil emulsion.

The fats and emulsifiers present in the emulsions according to thepresent invention are those usually used in cosmetics.

The fats that can be used are, for example, mineral or vegetable oils.

The emulsifiers can in particular be chosen from polyol fatty acidesters, for example glyceryl stearate, PEG-40 stearate, sorbitantristearate, stearates of polyoxyethylene sorbitan (Tween®-60 orTween®-20), ceteareth-20 (ethoxylated).

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to a cosmetic composition as defined above, said compositionbeing in the form of a day cream.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to a cosmetic composition as defined above, said compositionbeing in the form of a night cream.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to a cosmetic composition as defined above, said cosmeticcomposition being formulated for topical application, in particulartopical application to the skin, said composition being in particular inthe form of an emulsion, a cream, a gel, a dispersion, a serum, amousse, a body milk or anhydrous balm, in particular in the form of aday cream or a night cream.

Another object of the present invention is the use of an associationaccording to the invention as defined above, or of a cosmeticcomposition according to the invention as defined above, as an after-sunproduct.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to the cosmetic use of an association according to the inventionas defined above, or of a cosmetic composition according to theinvention as defined above, as an after-sun product.

Within the meaning of the present invention, the term “cosmetic use” ismeant a non-pharmaceutical use, that is to say which does not requiretherapeutic treatment, that is to say intended for any zone of healthyskin.

Another subject of the present application is the association accordingto the invention as defined above or cosmetic composition according tothe invention as defined above for its use as an after-sun product.

Another object of the present invention is the use of an associationaccording to the invention as defined above, or of a cosmeticcomposition according to the invention as defined above, in the cosmetictreatment of healthy skins which are sensitive and/or reactive.

“Sensitive and/or reactive skin” means any skin subject to a feeling ofdiscomfort that may manifest itself in more or less diffuse andlocalized redness, itching, tightness, irritation, burning sensations.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to the cosmetic use of an association according to theinvention, or of a cosmetic composition according to the invention asdefined above, in the cosmetic treatment of sensitive and/or or reactiveskin.

Within the meaning of the present invention, the term “cosmetictreatment” is meant a non-therapeutic treatment, that is to say intendedfor any zone of healthy skin.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to the cosmetic use of an association according to theinvention, or of a cosmetic composition according to the invention, toprevent and/or reduce the sensations of discomfort resulting fromsensitive or reactive skin, and in particular the sensations of itching,pruritus, tingling, pins and needles, itching or tightness.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to the cosmetic use of an association according to the inventionas defined above, or of a cosmetic composition according to theinvention as defined above, which can be administered by topical toprevent or slow down the appearance of dysesthetic sensations onsensitive and/or reactive human skin.

By “dysesthetic sensations” is meant within the meaning of the presentapplication sensations felt in a skin area such as tingling, tingling,itching, burning, heating or tightness.

Another object of the present application is the association accordingto the invention as defined above or the cosmetic composition accordingto the invention as defined above for its use in the treatment of skinwhich is sensitive and/or reactive.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to the association according to the invention as defined aboveor the cosmetic composition according to the invention as defined abovefor its use in preventing and/or reducing the sensations of discomfortresulting from sensitive or reactive skin, and in particular thesensations of itching, pruritus, tingling, tingling, itching ortightness. According to another particular embodiment, the presentinvention relates to the association according to the invention asdefined above or the cosmetic composition according to the invention asdefined above for its use, which can be administered topically, toprevent or slow down the appearance of dysesthetic sensations onsensitive and/or reactive human skin.

Another object of the present invention is a method for the cosmetictreatment of sensitive skins, comprising the topical application tohealthy skin of an association according to the invention as definedabove, or of a cosmetic composition according to invention as definedabove to reduce the sensations of tingling, tingling, itching orpruritus, burning, heating, discomfort or tightness of the skin.

According to a particular embodiment, the present invention relates to amethod for the cosmetic treatment of sensitive skin, comprising thetopical application to healthy skin of an association according to theinvention as defined above, or one of a cosmetic composition accordingto one as defined above to reduce sensations of stinging, tingling ordiscomfort of the skin.

Within the meaning of the present invention, the term “cosmetictreatment method” means a method which does not require therapeutictreatment, that is to say a treatment method intended for any zone ofhealthy skin.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of sensitive skinsaccording to the invention, comprising an application from 1 to 3 timesa day, in particular 1 time in the morning and 1 time in the evening onhealthy skin.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of erythema andinflammation of the skin due to exposure to the sun, comprising theapplication to the skin of an association according to the invention, orof a cosmetic composition according to the invention.

Another object of the present invention is the use of an associationaccording to as defined above, as a pharmaceutical composition, inparticular dermatological.

By “pharmaceutical composition” is meant any composition forpharmaceutical purposes, in particular a dermatological compositionwhich can be brought into contact with the superficial parts of thehuman body, the skin, in particular the epidermis.

Another object of the present invention is the association according tothe invention as defined above, for its use as a medicament, inparticular as a dermatological medicament.

According to another particular embodiment, the present inventionrelates to the association according to the invention as defined abovefor its use for reducing the sensations of itching or pruritus, burning,heating or tightness of the skin.

Another object of the present invention is a dermatological composition,comprising, as active substance, an association as defined above, with apharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

By “pharmaceutically acceptable excipient” is meant within the meaningof the invention any compound making it possible to facilitate theshaping of the composition and not modifying the nature of thebiological activity of the active principle, with a pharmaceutical use.A pharmaceutically acceptable excipient can be, by way of example, asolvent, plasticizer, lubricant, dispersing medium, agents delayingabsorption, flow agent.

According to another particular embodiment, the subject of the presentinvention is a dermatological composition as defined above, saiddermatological composition being formulated for topical application, inparticular in the form of an emulsion, a cream, a gel, a dispersion, aserum, a mousse, a body milk or an anhydrous balm.

Another object of the present invention is a dermatological compositionas defined above, for its use for treating or preventing pruriginousinflammatory dermatoses.

Examples of formulas according to the invention are given by way ofnon-limiting examples.

The inventors have developed an oil-in-water emulsion with theproportions indicated in Table 1. Said composition comprises a mixtureof cannabidiol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8 (Neutrazen™). The compositionof Table 1 can be used both as a cosmetic composition or adermatological composition.

TABLE 1 Composition of an emulsion Phase Ingredient w/w % A Emulsifier11.50 Emulsifier2 1.50 Emollient 15.00  B Solvent QSP 100 Thickeningagent 1.00 Neutrazen ™ 2.50 Cannabidiol 0.50 Conservative 0.30

Another composition developed by the inventors is a composition with theproportions indicated in Table 2. Said composition comprises a mixtureof cannabidiol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8 (Neutrazen™) and an oilcontaining α-linolenic acids. It is a cream-gel composition that can beused both as a cosmetic composition or a dermatological composition.

TABLE 2 Composition of a cream-gel Phase Ingredient w/w % A Solvent QSP100 Thickening agent 0.60 B Fixing agent 5.00 Conservative 0.30 CConsistency agent 5.00 Emollient 2 2.00 Emollient 3 3.00 Mineral oil2.00 Perilla oil 2.00 Cannabidiol 0.50 D Emulsifier 0.70 Solvent 20.00 Neutrazen ™ 2.50

Another composition developed by the inventors is a composition with theproportions indicated in Table 3.

Said composition includes a mixture of cannabidiol and palmitoyltripeptide-8 (Neutrazen™), an extract of Tasmannia Lanceolata (TazmanPepper™) and acetyl hexapeptide-1 (Melitane™). It is a cream-gelcomposition that can be used both as a cosmetic composition or adermatological composition.

TABLE 3 Composition of a cream-gel Phase Ingredient w/w % A Solvent QSP100 Conservative 1 0.30 Conservative 2 0.60 Chelating agent 0.10 BGelling agent 1.75 C Emollient 1 3.00 Emollient 2 4.00 Emollient 3 3.00Antioxidant 0.20 D Tazman Pepper ™ 2.00 Neutrazen ™ 2.50 Cannabidiol0.50 Melitane ™ 0.50

LEGENDS OF FIGS.

FIG. 1 represents the dose-response curves of the inhibition of NOproduction by nonlinear regression of 3 series of experiments, part a)for different concentrations of cannabidiol and part b) for differentconcentrations of Neutrazen™

FIG. 2 shows the dose-response curves of cell viability by non-linearregression of 3 series of experiments, part a) for differentconcentrations of cannabidiol and part b) for different concentrationsof Neutrazen™.

FIG. 3 represents for mixtures containing 0.01% of Neutrazen™ anddifferent concentrations of CBD (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1and 2.5%), in part a) the dose-response of the inhibition of NOproduction and partly b) those of cell viability, the curves beingobtained by non-linear regression of 3 series of experiments.

FIG. 4 represents for the mixtures containing 0.025% of Neutrazen™ anddifferent concentrations of CBD (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1and 2.5%), in part a) the dose-response curves of the inhibition of NOproduction and in part b) those of cell viability, the curves beingobtained by non-linear regression of 3 series of experiments.

FIG. 5 represents for the mixtures containing 0.05% of Neutrazen™ anddifferent concentrations of CBD (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1and 2.5%), in part a) the dose-response curves of the inhibition of NOproduction and in part b) those of cell viability, the curves beingobtained by non-linear regression of 3 series of experiments.

FIG. 6 represents for the mixtures containing 0.01% of Neutrazen™ anddifferent concentrations of CBD (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1and 2.5%), in part a) the dose-response curves of the inhibition of NOproduction and partly b) those of cell viability by non-linearregression of 3 series of experiments.

FIG. 7 reports the isobolograms, in part a) for inflammatory activityand in part b) for cell viability; in the figures the theoretical lineobserved for the additive effects is represented by a dotted line. Thefollowing examples illustrate the invention, without limiting its scope.

EXAMPLE 1 Formulation of an Emulsion

TABLE 4 Formulation of an emulsion w/w Phase Ingredient INCI % AMontanov ™68 Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Cetearyl 1.50 GlucosideMontanov ™202 Arachidyl Alcohol (and) Behenyl 1.50 Alcohol (and)Arachidyl Glucoside Lanol ™1688 Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate 15.00 B WaterWater 77.70 Simugel ™ EG Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimeth- 1.00 ylaurateCopolymer (and) Isohexadecane (and) Polysorbate 80 Neutrazen ™ Water(and) Butylene Glycol (and) 2.50 Dextran (and) Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8Cannabidiol Cannabidiol 0.50 Sepicide ™ HB Phenoxyethanol (and)Methylparaben 0.30 (and) Ethylparaben (and) Propylparaben (and)Butylparaben

EXAMPLE 2 Cream Gel Containing an α-Linolenic Oil

TABLE 5 Formulation of a Cream gel containing an α-linolenic oil w/wPhase Ingredient INCI % A Water Water 58.88 Carbopol ® Ultrez-21Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate 0.60 Crosspolymer B Polyethylene Glycol400 PEG-8 5.00 Sepicide ™ HB Phenoxyethanol (and) 0.30 Methylparaben(and) Ethylparaben (and) Propylparaben (and) Butylparaben C Cutina ® MDGlyceryl Stearate 5.00 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol 2.00 Cetiol ®CC Carbonate Dicaprylyl 3.00 Mineral Oil USP Mineral Oil 2.00 Perillaoil Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil 2.00 Cannabidiol Cannabidiol 0.50 DParfum Fragance 0.02 Triethanolamine 99 Triethanolamine 0.70 Water Water20.00 Neutrazen ™ Water (and) Butylene Glycol 2.50 (and) Dextran (and)Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

EXAMPLE 3 Composition Containing Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 and an Extract ofTasmannia Lanceolata

TABLE 6 composition containing acetyl hexapeptide-1 and an extract ofTasmannia Lanceolata w/w Phase Ingredient INCI % A Water Water 80.35Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin 0.30 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol 0.60Dermofeel ™PA-3 Sodium Phytate (and) Water 0.10 (and) Alcohol BLecigel ™ Sodium Acrylate Copolymer 1.75 (and) Lecithin C Dermofeel ™BGC Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate 3.00 (and) Dicaprate DUB ININ IsononylIsononanoate 5.00 Myritol ® 318 Caprylic (and) Capric Triglyceride 3.00Vitapherole ® E1000 Tocopherol (and) Helianthus 0.20 Annuus (Sunflower)Seed Oil D Tazman Pepper ™ Glycerin (and) Water (and) 2.00 TasmanniaLanceolata Fruit/ Leaf Extract Neutrazen ™ Water (and) Butylene Glycol2.50 (and) Dextran (and) Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 Cannabidiol Cannabidiol0.50 Melitane ™ Glycerin (and) Water (and) 0.50 Dextran (and) AcetylHexapeptide-1

EXAMPLE 4

In-vitro analysis of the anti-inflammatory activity of thecannabidiol/palmitoyl tripeptide-8 association on murine macrophages.

I. Aim of the Study

Low-grade inflammation is strongly implicated in degenerative processesin human skin such as photoaging and atopy. The reduction oflow-intensity inflammatory reactions by topical products may benecessary in the event of cutaneous aggression, to obtain optimalhealing and restore the physiological balance of human skin. In order toidentify new anti-inflammatory candidates, an in vitro anti-inflammatorytest was developed with a murine cell line: the murine macrophage testRAW 267.4. This test was used to monitor the inhibitory effects ofchemical compounds or natural extracts on the low-intensity inflammatorycascade leading to overproduction of nitrogen oxide (NO) in theendothelial wall of blood vessels.

The study was carried out to evaluate the ability of cannabidiol,palmitoyl tripeptide-8 (active ingredient in Neutrazen™), and theirmixture to inhibit the pro-inflammatory cascade leading to theproduction of NO in murine macrophages stimulated by liposaccharides(LPS).

II. Materials and Methods. Materials

Cannabidiol is used in the form of a white powder, for example marketedby PHYTOGRASE.

A Neutrazen™ solution containing palmitoyl tripeptide-8 is used.

Neutrazen™ comes in the form of a translucent liquid. It is marketed bythe Lucas Meyer company. It is composed of water, butylene glycol,dextran and palmitoyl tripeptide-8.

The INCI name for Neutrazen™ is: Water (and) Butylene Glycol (and)Dextran (and) Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8.

Principle of the Tests

The in vitro anti-inflammatory test is based on the ability of murinemacrophages to generate a strong inflammatory response when stimulatedby antigens such as LPS. Immobilized murine macrophages (RAW 267.4 cellline) are stimulated with LPS from E. coli and exposed for 24 hours. Atthe end of the incubation period, the production of NO is evaluatedindirectly by measuring the accumulation of nitrite/nitrate, stablefinal products of the oxidation of NO, in the culture medium using amethod spectrophotometric based on the Griess reaction.

Cell Line

MURINS RAW 267.4 Macrophage cell line (Sigma-Aldrich, No. P6110401, Lot.091006), low number of passages (less than 50).

Culture Medium

Complete medium: DMEM with stabilized L-glutamine (Dulbecco's MinimumEssential Medium, PAN BIOTECH. Lot 974251) supplemented with Penicillin100 IU/ml and streptomycin 100 μg/m1 (PAN BIOTECH, Lot 225614), and 10%inactivated calf serum (PAN BIOTECH, Lot P460518), pH 7.2, freshlyprepared, stored for less than 3 weeks.

Dilution of Materials

Cannabidiol (CBD) is diluted in DMSO (10 mg/mL storage solution), andsubjected to an ultrasonic bath for 20 minutes. The Neutrazen™ solutionis diluted in PBS (Phosphate buffer saline, Sigma-Aldrich).

Controls

The negative control: DMSO 1% The positive control: Dexamethasone(Sigma-Aldrich) 1-5-10-50-100 μM.

Test Procedure

RAW 267.4 murine macrophages were inoculated into 48-well tissue cultureplates at a concentration of 1.10⁵ cells/ml (200 μl/well) and incubatedfor 24 hours at 37° C. (5% CO₂).

At the end of the incubation period, the culture medium was replacedwith 200 μl of medium containing the appropriate concentrations of thematerial to be tested, and the cells were incubated at 37° C. (5% CO₂)for one hour.

At the end of the incubation period, pro-inflammatory E. coli LPS wasadded to the cell cultures (1 μg/ml. Then the cells were incubated at37° C. (5% CO₂) for 24 hours.

Evaluation of the Level of NO Released

The amount of NO released was measured in the culture supernatant by theGriess reaction. 100 μl of the supernatants were transferred into thewells of a 96-well tissue culture plate, and modified Griess reagent(SIGMA-ALDRICH) were added to each well. After a period of 15 min atroom temperature, the Optical Density (OD) of each well was read at awavelength of 540 nm by an Infinite M200 Pro fluorescence-luminescencereader (TECAN). The results obtained for the wells treated with the testmaterial were compared with those of the untreated control wells (PBS,100% NO production) and converted into percentage values.

Evaluation of the Cell Viability

In parallel with the evaluation of the release of NO, the cell viabilitywas measured to validate the tests. Vital Stain Reagent WST-1 was usedto measure cellular mitochondrial respiration. For this, the culturemedium was decanted and 100 μl of WST-1 reagent ( 1/10 dilution) wereadded to each well. After an incubation period of 30 min at 37° C. (5%CO2), the Optical Density (OD) of each well was read at a wavelength of450 nm by an Infinite M200 Pro fluorescence-luminescence reader (TECAN).The results obtained for the wells treated with the test material werecompared with those of the untreated control wells (DMSO, 100%viability) and converted into percentage values.

Calculation of the IC50 for NO Release and the IC50 for Cell Viability

Inhibition of NO release and inhibition of cell viability were expressedas a percentage relative to the negative controls:

${{Percentage}{of}{NO}{release}} = \frac{100 \times \left( {{{test}OD} - {{control}OD}} \right)}{{{DMSO}{control}OD} - {{control}OD}}$${{Percentage}{of}{cell}{viability}} = \frac{100 \times \left( {{{test}OD} - {{control}OD}} \right)}{{{DMSO}{control}OD} - {{control}OD}}$

The concentrations of test material causing a 50% decrease in NO release(IC50 (NO release)) and a 50% decrease in cell viability (IC50 (cellviability)) respectively were calculated using TableCurve softwareVersion 2.0.

The anti-inflammatory ratio corresponds to the ratio betweenanti-inflammatory activity and toxicity. It is expressed as follows:

${{Anti} - {inflammatory}{ratio}} = \frac{{IC}50\left( {{cell}{viability}} \right)}{{IC}50\left( {{NO}{release}} \right)}$

EXAMPLE 5

Analysis of the anti-inflammatory activities of cannabidiol andNeutrazen™ (containing the palmitoy tripeptide-8)

The results concerning the anti-inflammatory activity of cannabidiol andNeutrazen™ (containing the palmitoy tripeptide -8) are reported in Table7. FIG. 1 represents the dose-response curves of the inhibition of NOproduction by nonlinear regression of 3 series of experiments fordifferent concentrations of cannabidiol (figure la) and for differentconcentrations of Neutrazen™ (FIG. 1 b ).

Results for macrophage viability of murine cannabidiol and Neutrazen™(containing Palmitoy tripeptide-8) are reported in Table 8.

FIG. 2 shows the dose-response curves of cell viability by nonlinearregression of 3 series of experiments for different concentrations ofcannabidiol (FIG. 2 a ) and for different concentrations of Neutrazen™(FIG. 2 b ).

The results of the nonlinear regression analyzes to determine the IC50sand the anti-inflammatory ratio are reported in Table 9.

TABLE 7 Anti-inflammatory activity of cannabidiol and Neutrazen ™(containing palmitoyl-tripeptide-8) Concentrations Optical Densitiesobserved for NO production (% as compared Samples (weight %) the 3 setsof experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.061 0.065 0.063 — — —Non-stimulated control 0.097 0.095 0.096 — — — Stimulated control 0.2600.252 0.254 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.259 0.253 0.258 99.39 100.64 102.530.025%  0.255 0.248 0.251 96.93 97.45 98.10 0.05% 0.256 0.235 0.24397.55 89.17 93.04  0.1% 0.252 0.251 0.253 95.09 99.36 99.37 0.25% 0.2240.221 0.225 77.91 80.25 81.65  0.5% 0.101 0.103 0.1 2.45 5.10 2.53   1%0.098 0.098 0.099 0.61 1.91 1.90  2.5% 0.097 0.099 0.098 0.00 2.55 1.27NeutraZen 0.01% 0.251 0.258 0.25 94.48 103.82 97.47 0.025%  0.255 0.2560.255 96.93 102.55 100.63 0.05% 0.254 0.248 0.251 96.32 97.45 98.10 0.1% 0.257 0.25 0.246 98.16 98.73 94.94 0.25% 0.249 0.252 0.241 93.25100.00 91.77  0.5% 0.251 0.249 0.244 94.48 98.09 93.67   1% 0.249 0.2360.231 93.25 89.81 85.44  2.5% 0.244 0.233 0.235 90.18 87.90 87.97

TABLE 8 Cell Viability of cannabidiol and Neutrazen ™ (containingpalmitoyl-tripeptide-8) Concentrations Optical Densities observed forCell viability (% as compared Samples (weight %) the 3 sets ofexperiments to the negative control) Blank 0.07 0.07 0.071 — — —Non-stimulated control 0.075 0.071 0.075 — — — Stimulated control 0.7300.726 0.721 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.726 0.724 0.722 99.39 99.69 100.150.025%  0.719 0.725 0.716 98.32 99.85 99.23 0.05% 0.716 0.690 0.68197.86 94.50 93.81  0.1% 0.423 0.406 0.431 53.13 51.15 55.11 0.25% 0.1290.108 0.112 8.24 5.65 5.73  0.5% 0.106 0.097 0.096 4.73 3.97 3.25   1%0.094 0.084 0.087 2.90 1.98 1.86  2.5% 0.088 0.085 0.078 1.98 2.14 0.46NeutraZen 0.01% 0.725 0.726 0.720 99.24 100.00 99.85 0.025%  0.728 0.7270.718 99.69 100.15 99.54 0.05% 0.715 0.723 0.720 97.71 99.54 99.85  0.1%0.718 0.712 0.717 98.17 97.86 99.38 0.25% 0.721 0.706 0.714 98.63 96.9598.92  0.5% 0.713 0.710 0.715 97.40 97.56 99.07   1% 0.708 0.708 0.70596.64 97.25 97.52  2.5% 0.706 0.704 0.705 96.34 96.64 97.52

TABLE 9 Results of non-linear regression analysis Anti- inflammatorySamples IC_(50-NO release) IC_(50-cell viability) ratio Dexamethasone 2.98 ± 0.18 μM 192.65 ± 4.25 μM 64.65 CBD 0.319 ± 0.006%  0.101 ±0.006% <1 NeutraZen >2.5% >2.5% —

EXAMPLE 6

Analysis of the anti-inflammatory activity and of the cell viability ofthe cannabidiol/palmitoyl tripeptide-8 (Neutrazen™) association in amixture by isobologram analysis. For each concentration of Neutrazen™(0.01, 0.025, 0.05 and 0.1%), different concentrations of CBD are tested(0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1 and 2.5%) to determine both theproduction of NO and cell viability.

The results of the anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability assaysare reported in Tables 10-13 and FIGS. 3-6 .

Tests on anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability for mixturescontaining 0.01% Neutrazen™ and different concentrations of CBD (0.01,0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1 and 2.5%) are reported in the table 10.FIG. 3 represents for the mixtures containing 0.01% of Neutrazen™ anddifferent concentrations of CBD (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1and 2.5%), the dose-response curves of the inhibition of the productionof NO (FIG. 3 a ) and cell viability (FIG. 3 b ) by nonlinear regressionof 3 sets of experiments.

Tests on anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability for mixturescontaining 0.025% Neutrazen™ and different concentrations of CBD (0.01,0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1 and 2.5%) are reported in the table 11.FIG. 4 represents for the mixtures containing 0.025% of Neutrazen™ anddifferent concentrations of CBD (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1and 2.5%), the dose-response curves of the inhibition of the productionof NO (FIG. 4 a ) and cell viability (FIG. 4 b ) by nonlinear regressionof 3 sets of experiments.

Tests on anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability for mixturescontaining 0.05% Neutrazen™ and different concentrations of CBD (0.01,0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1 and 2.5%) are reported in the table 12.FIG. 5 represents for the mixtures containing 0 05% of Neutrazen™ anddifferent concentrations of CBD (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1and 2.5%), the dose-response curves of the inhibition of the productionof NO (FIG. 5 a ) and cell viability (FIG. 5 b ) by nonlinear regressionof 3 series of experiments.

Tests on anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability for mixturescontaining 0.01% Neutrazen™ and different concentrations of CBD (0.01,0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1 and 2.5%) are reported in the table 13.FIG. 6 represents for the mixtures containing 0.01% of Neutrazen™ anddifferent concentrations of CBD (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1and 2.5%), the dose-response curves of the inhibition of the productionof NO (FIG. 6 a ) and cell viability (FIG. 6 b ) by nonlinear regressionof 3 sets of experiments.

TABLE 10 Anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability for mixture ofNeutraZen 0.01% and cannabidiol. Concentrations Optical Densitiesobserved for NO production (% as compared Samples (weight %) the 3 setsof experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.061 0.065 0.063 — — —Non-stimulated control 0.097 0.095 0.096 — — — Stimulated control 0.2600.252 0.254 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.251 0.250 0.255 94.48 98.73 100.630.025%  0.239 0.235 0.242 87.12 89.17 92.41 0.05% 0.235 0.230 0.23684.66 85.99 88.61  0.1% 0.228 0.216 0.231 80.37 77.07 85.44 0.25% 0.1840.191 0.192 53.37 61.15 60.76  0.5% 0.089 0.091 0.097 0 0 0.63   1%0.085 0.089 0.093 0 0 0  2.5% 0.089 0.089 0.089 0 0 0 ConcentrationsOptical Densities observed for Cell viability (% as compared Samples(weight %) the 3 sets of experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.070.07 0.071 — — — Non-stimulated control 0.075 0.071 0.075 — — —Stimulated control 0.730 0.726 0.721 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.721 0.7230.731 98.63 99.54 101.55 0.025%  0.728 0.721 0.726 99.68 99.24 100.770.05% 0.715 0.719 0.725 97.73 98.93 100.62  0.1% 0.741 0.726 0.738101.66 100.00 102.63 0.25% 0.679 0.659 0.681 92.20 89.77 93.81  0.5%0.116 0.118 0.119 6.34 7.18 6.81   1% 0.112 0.110 0.111 5.66 5.95 5.57 2.5% 0.122 0.108 0.103 7.21 5.65 4.33

TABLE 11 Anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability for mixture ofNeutraZen 0.025% and cannabidiol Concentrations Optical Densitiesobserved for NO production (% as compared Samples (weight %) the 3 setsof experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.061 0.065 0.063 — — —Non-stimulated control 0.097 0.095 0.096 — — — Stimulated control 0.2600.252 0.254 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.258 0.255 0.254 98.77 101.91 100.000.025%  0.248 0.246 0.249 92.64 96.18 96.84 0.05% 0.235 0.233 0.23484.66 87.90 87.34  0.1% 0.227 0.222 0.226 79.75 80.89 82.28 0.25% 0.1740.172 0.178 47.24 49.04 51.90  0.5% 0.09 0.092 0.091 0 0 0   1% 0.0850.089 0.088 0 0 0  2.5% 0.084 0.081 0.087 0 0 0 Concentrations OpticalDensities observed for Cell viability (% as compared Samples (weight %)the 3 sets of experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.07 0.07 0.071— — — Non-stimulated control 0.075 0.071 0.075 — — — Stimulated control0.730 0.726 0.721 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.745 0.729 0.733 102.29 100.46101.86 0.025%  0.756 0.731 0.728 103.92 100.76 101.08 0.05% 0.705 0.7010.723 96.20 96.18 100.31  0.1% 0.732 0.702 0.716 100.24 96.34 99.230.25% 0.655 0.648 0.651 88.53 88.09 89.16  0.5% 0.120 0.119 0.123 6.957.33 7.43   1% 0.109 0.106 0.107 5.19 5.34 4.95  2.5% 0.102 0.102 0.1044.12 4.73 4.49

TABLE 12 Anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability for mixture ofNeutraZen 0.05% and cannabidiol Concentrations Optical Densitiesobserved for NO production (% as compared Samples (weight %) the 3 setsof experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.061 0.065 0.063 — — —Non-stimulated control 0.097 0.095 0.096 — — — Stimulated control 0.2600.252 0.254 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.26 0.258 0.259 100.00 103.82 103.160.025%  0.25 0.252 0.251 93.87 100.00 98.10 0.05% 0.234 0.231 0.23584.05 86.62 87.97  0.1% 0.227 0.22 0.228 79.75 79.62 83.54 0.25% 0.1740.178 0.171 47.24 52.87 47.47  0.5% 0.09 0.102 0.098 0 4.46 1.27   1%0.089 0.095 0.092 0 0 0  2.5% 0.088 0.087 0.086 0 0 0 ConcentrationsOptical Densities observed for Cell viability (% as compared Samples(weight %) the 3 sets of experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.070.07 0.071 — — — Non-stimulated control 0.075 0.071 0.075 — — —Stimulated control 0.730 0.726 0.721 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.717 0.7380.731 98.02 101.83 101.55 0.025%  0.724 0.734 0.726 99.08 101.22 100.770.05% 0.737 0.73 0.725 101.04 100.61 100.62  0.1% 0.733 0.726 0.721100.46 100.00 100.00 0.25% 0.721 0.72 0.723 98.56 99.08 100.31  0.5%0.126 0.131 0.124 7.76 9.16 7.59   1% 0.126 0.125 0.123 7.74 8.24 7.43 2.5% 0.128 0.122 0.12 8.14 7.79 6.97

TABLE 13 Anti-inflammatory activity and cell viability for mixture ofNeutraZen 0.1% and cannabidiol. Concentrations Optical Densitiesobserved for NO production (% as compared Samples (weight %) the 3 setsof experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.061 0.065 0.063 — — —Non-stimulated control 0.097 0.095 0.096 — — — Stimulated control 0.2600.252 0.254 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.262 0.258 0.251 101.23 103.82 98.100.025%  0.265 0.254 0.255 103.07 101.27 100.63 0.05% 0.227 0.228 0.22679.75 84.71 82.28  0.1% 0.215 0.212 0.214 72.39 74.52 74.68 0.25% 0.180.164 0.175 50.92 43.95 50.00  0.5% 0.091 0.097 0.092 0 1.27 0   1%0.088 0.09 0.091 0 0 0  2.5% 0.09 0.089 0.088 0 0 0 ConcentrationsOptical Densities observed for Cell viability (% as compared Samples(weight %) the 3 sets of experiments to the negative control) Blank 0.070.07 0.071 — — — Non-stimulated control 0.075 0.071 0.075 — — —Stimulated control 0.730 0.726 0.721 100 100 100 CBD 0.01% 0.736 0.7260.724 100.96 100.00 100.46 0.025%  0.728 0.722 0.722 99.68 99.39 100.150.05% 0.749 0.723 0.721 102.89 99.54 100.00  0.1% 0.711 0.715 0.71897.10 98.32 99.54 0.25% 0.702 0.709 0.712 95.73 97.40 98.61  0.5% 0.1310.133 0.128 8.56 9.47 8.20   1% 0.131 0.126 0.124 8.58 8.40 7.59  2.5%0.133 0.121 0.116 8.93 7.63 6.35

Table 14 reports the calculated values of the IC50 of NO release, theIC50 of cell viability and the anti-inflammatory ratio fordexamethasone, cannabidiol, Neutrazen and mixtures combiningcannbidiol/Neutrazen.

The results are obtained by a non-linear regression analysis of thecurves obtained in FIGS. 1 to 6 of the different series of experiments.

TABLE 14 Calculated values of the IC50 of NO release, the IC50 ofcellular viability and the anti-inflammatory ratio for dexamethasone,cannabidiol, Neutrazen and mixtures associating cannabidiol/Neutrazen.IC50-NO IC50-cell Anti-inflammatory Samples release viability ratioDexamethasone  2.98 ± 0.18 μM 192.65 ± 4.25 μM  64.65 CBD 0.319 ± 0.006%0.101 ± 0.005% <1 Neutrazen >2.5% >2.5% — CBD/Neutrazen (0.01% weight)0.272 ± 0.005% 0.328 ± 0.003% 1.20 CBD/Neutrazen( 0.025% weight) 0.234 ±0.004% 0.343 ± 0.005% 1.46 CBD/Neutrazen (0.05% weight) 0.233 ± 0.005%0.372 ± 0.003% 1.59 CBD/Neutrazen (0.1% weight) 0.218 ± 0.005% 0.434 ±0.003% 1.99

The calculated results of the anti-inflammatory ratio in Table 14 showthat the presence of Neutrazen, namely palmitoyl tripeptide-8, inducesan improvement in the anti-inflammatory ratio of cannabidiol. Indeedcannabidiol has an anti-inflammatory ratio of less than 1, butassociated with Neutrazen, the ratio is improved. A ratio of 1.99 isnotably observed when cannabidiol is combined with a 0.1% weightNeutrazen solution.

FIG. 7 reports the isobolograms for inflammatory activity and cellviability.

The results obtained with the different mixtures of CBD and Neutrazen™made it possible to calculate the pairs of concentrations correspondingto a 50% reduction in the production of NO and a 50% reduction in cellviability. These data have been transferred to FIG. 7 , which representsthe isobolograms corresponding to the experiment.

In the isobologram in FIG. 7 a concerning the anti-inflammatoryactivity, the experimental curve obtained with thecannabidiol/Neutrazen™ concentration pairs representing a 50% decreasein NO production are below the observed theoretical line for additiveeffects (shown in dotted line).

In parallel with the isobologram in FIG. 7 b concerning cell viability,the experimental curve obtained with the cannabidiol/Neutrazen™concentration pairs representing a 50% decrease in cell viability isgreater than the theoretical line of additive effects shown in dottedline.

These results demonstrate that the association of cannabidiol andNeutrazen™ (containing Palmitoyl hexapeptide-8) in a mixture involvessynergistic anti-inflammatory activity and a concomitant decrease incytotoxicity, resulting in an improved anti-inflammatory ratio.

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1-13. (canceled)
 14. Association comprising or consisting of a mixtureof cannabidiol or cannabigerol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8. 15.Association according to claim 14 comprising a mixture of: cannabidiolor cannabigerol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, butylene glycol, dextran, andwater.
 16. Association according to claim 14, comprising or consistingof a mixture of cannabidiol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8.
 17. Associationaccording to claim 14 comprising a mixture of: cannabidiol, palmitoyltripeptide-8, butylene glycol, dextran, and water.
 18. Associationaccording to claim 14 comprising or consisting of a mixture ofcannabigerol and palmitoyl tripeptide-8.
 19. Association according toclaim 14 comprising a mixture of: cannabigerol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8,butylene glycol, dextran, and water.
 20. Association according to claims14, in which: cannabidiol or cannabigerol is present in an amount of0.01% to 5%, preferably 0.25% to 1% in percentage by weight, palmitoyltripeptide-8 is present in an amount of 2 ppm to 20 ppm, preferably 4ppm to 10 ppm by weight.
 21. Association according to claim 14,additionally comprising acetyl hexapeptide-1
 22. Association accordingto claim 14 comprising a mixture of: cannabidiol or cannabigerol,palmitoyl tripeptide-8, butylene glycol, dextran, and water.additionally comprising acetyl hexapeptide-1
 23. Association accordingto claim 14, comprising at least one oil containing α-linolenic acids,or one oil containing α-linolenic acids from Perilla Oil, Linseed Oil,Camelina Oil, Inca Inchi Oil, Chia Oil and Rosehip Oil from Chile. 24.Association according to claim 14 comprising a mixture of: cannabidiolor cannabigerol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, butylene glycol, dextran, andwater. and at least one oil containing α-linolenic acids, or one oilcontaining α-linolenic acids from Perilla Oil, Linseed Oil, CamelinaOil, Inca Inchi Oil, Chia Oil and Rosehip Oil from Chile
 25. Associationaccording to claim 14, with an α-linolenic acid content of 33% to 66%relative to the total fatty acids of the oil and with an omega-3/omega-6ratio of 0.20 to 1.0.
 26. Association according to claim 14 comprising amixture of: cannabidiol or cannabigerol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8,butylene glycol, dextran, and water. with an α-linolenic acid content of33% to 66% relative to the total fatty acids of the oil and with anomega-3/omega-6 ratio of 0.20 to 1.0.
 27. Association according to claim14, comprising a natural extract of Tasmannia Lanceolata. 28.Association according to claim 14 comprising a mixture of: cannabidiolor cannabigerol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, butylene glycol, dextran, andwater and comprising a natural extract of Tasmannia Lanceolata 29.Cosmetic composition, comprising the association according to claim 14,in a cosmetically acceptable medium, said composition optionallycomprising at least one other ingredient, chosen in particular from:moisturizing agents, chemical filters, sun filters, in particular UV Afilters, inorganic mineral sun filters, in particular titanium dioxide,thermal waters, in particular Treignac® water.
 30. Cosmetic composition,comprising the association according to claim 14 comprising a mixtureof: cannabidiol or cannabigerol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, butyleneglycol, dextran, and water in a cosmetically acceptable medium, saidcomposition optionally comprising at least one other ingredient, chosenin particular from: moisturizing agents, chemical filters, sun filters,in particular UV A filters, inorganic mineral sun filters, in particulartitanium dioxide, thermal waters, in particular Treignac® water. 31.Cosmetic composition, comprising the association according to claim 14,in a cosmetically acceptable medium, said composition optionallycomprising at least one other ingredient, chosen in particular from:moisturizing agents, chemical filters, sun filters, in particular UV Afilters, inorganic mineral sun filters, in particular titanium dioxide,thermal waters, in particular Treignac® waterCosmetic, said cosmeticcomposition being formulated for topical application, or topicalapplication to the skin, or in the form of an emulsion, a cream, a gel,a dispersion, a serum, a mousse, a body milk or an anhydrous balm, a daycream, a night cream or an after-sun product.
 32. Cosmetic composition,comprising the association according to claim 14 comprising a mixtureof: cannabidiol or cannabigerol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, butyleneglycol, dextran, and water in a cosmetically acceptable medium, saidcomposition optionally comprising at least one other ingredient, chosenin particular from: moisturizing agents, chemical filters, sun filters,in particular UV A filters, inorganic mineral sun filters, in particulartitanium dioxide, thermal waters, in particular Treignac® water, saidcosmetic composition being formulated for topical application, ortopical application to the skin, or in the form of an emulsion, a cream,a gel, a dispersion, a serum, a mousse, a body milk or an anhydrousbalm, a day cream, a night cream or an after-sun product.
 33. Method forthe cosmetic treatment of sensitive skin, comprising the topicalapplication to healthy skin of an association according to one of claims14 to reduce the sensations of stinging, tingling, itching or pruritus,burning, overheating, discomfort or tightness of the skin.